Deputy-Involved Shooting 

June 23, 2026 – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 4:19 a.m., deputies assigned to the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to the 6000 block of Collins Street, Jurupa Valley, regarding an unknown trouble and the report of a female screaming in the area. Upon arrival, the deputy encountered a male in the street who advanced toward the deputy, swinging a hammer. The deputy gave the male commands to drop the hammer, but he failed to comply. The male continued to advance on the deputy while swinging the hammer, and a deputy-involved shooting occurred.

The suspect was struck by gunfire, and deputies rendered medical aid until paramedics arrived. The suspect was transported to a local area hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced deceased. The suspect’s identity will not be released at this time. Responding deputies conducted a search of the area but were unable to locate the female.

The deputy involved in the shooting will be placed on paid administrative leave according to department policy. The identity of the deputy involved will not be released. The investigation is active and ongoing, and no additional details will be released at this time.

Investigators from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Force Investigation Detail will lead this investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Riverside District Attorney Senior Investigator Eric Crosson or Riverside County Sheriff’s Master Investigator Victor Magana at (951) 955-2777.

Reporting Supervisor: Sergeant Robert Martinez

File # JV261730018

Source: Riverside County Sheriff’s Office